Observations
about cellular
carriers in Arizona. This information is gathered from
online
research, personal
experience, and from reports by contributors in the field.

Verizon
Wirelessdominates the state with the
exception of the Native American areas. AT&T
has improved greatly in metro and rural areas and steps ahead of Verizon in a few locations. Sprint
gets second place in the state with good urban coverage and coverage in a handful of small towns. TracFone and Straight Talk
are available with prepaid in most areas of the state. T-Mobile
has very good
urban coverage but has somewhat of a roaming disadvantage as their
coverage is not as extensive in rural areas. The Native American
territories are a special case and, while Cellular
Onehas the most widespread general coverage, Choice
Wireless
provides
a greater amount of high speed broadband coverage. Grand Canyon National Park
has some cellular service along the rims of the park but no coverage as
you descend into the canyon itself. Several carriers
serve Grand Canyon Village.

Wireless Carriers Available in Arizona:These
carriers operate their own network in Arizona. Listed by
our "MW Rating" for their local performance.